more than any previous book, ulysses is a compilation of monologs along paths.
it's easy to generate random pseudo-joycean monologs
refining them is an infinite challenge
one possibility is to time the output to approximate realtime
one approach is to classify the kinds of thoughts each character has at each moment,
and generalise those patterns
create a simplified ulysses where characters' monologs consist entirely of a small fixed set of cliches of each type
compile list of things-to-see with gps positions
choose path and compile sequence of things along path
different characters may have different memories/associations to things
good memories/ bad memories
internal states like hunger, thirst, anxiety, lust,
randomly noticed, or systematically
daily to-do list for each character
tendency to dillydally
monitoring time
financial calculations
budget for self-indulgence
encountering people
names, ages, families and occupations from census
friendship/enmity
allowing oneself time to socialise
ask about housemates
guilt/hiding?
detours
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